GBS stillborn bub?

Question

ok so i posted a question before about my stillborn daughter who died from GBS and after reading the answers and searching more about it on the net I've found out that I should have been tested for strep b but i wasn't and i trusly believe that if the doctors did they jobs propely my daughter would still be here today another words the way I look at it they killed my daughter and my question is do you think i should do something about it ?? and what I should do about it because I'm really pissed off now

this happend 6months ago july 4th i had her i was 37 weeks and 6days and i do understand thatwhats done is done and i don't take offense to it i just don't want it happening to someone else, and the funeral didn't cost much at all really because i went to a funeral home who practically did it all for free i just paid for flowers and a coffin they don't charge for stillborn and newborn deaths

Answer 1

wow, that's horrible i'm so sorry for your loss. because i dont know how long ago this was, i think i would suggest against doing something about it. i mean i hate to say this and PLEASE dont take it the wrong way by doing something what is it going to change? the damage is already done and all you can do now is move on and start again. i know its hard, but you have to do what is best for you.
good luck hun and again please dont take that the wrong way!

Answer 2

Your doctor should have tested you for Strep B in the 32-34 week of pregnancy. This is done by all doctors to prevent what happened to you. I think you should file a malpractice suit against your doctor b/c if your Strep B had come up positive, they could have treated you preventing the death of your baby. Hire an attorney and get started right away! I'm really sorry to hear about your daughter and I hope something good will come out of this.

Answer 3

Look, it's almost impossible to prove malpractice. It's possible, but after all this time people are going to think why didn't you do this sooner? I'd have liked to sued the Ob-Gyn who did my wife's last pap test and didn't do a breast exam. We talked to an attorney and he told us doctors don't normally want to testify against other doctors as it raises all their rates for malpractice. My wife died, and I was mad, too, but it seems a hard thing to prove the doctor did anything wrong. Even when there is a record of malpractice with the doctor. I don't know about your doctor. Maybe you could ask around and see if anyone else has had the same problem with him. You find enough similar cases and you might have a class action suit. but you have to consider the cost. Do what your heart says, but be prepared before you start something.

Answer 4

I am sorry for your loss. You need to reevaluate your situation and decide if pursuing this matter will bring closure for you or if you are doing something out of spite. I can't imagine what it is like to lose a baby that far along, but you need to find a way to heal and feel better. If you do decide to go the legal route, remember that prosecuting a member of the medical profession is very difficult, lengthy and costly. I know because I tried to sue a doctor who misdiagnosed me and I ended up having emergency surgery. I think the most important thing here is making yourself healthy and happy and should you go on to have more children, make sure you are knowledgeable and well educated in the whole pregnancy process. An informed patient is a healthy one. Good luck to you.

Answer 5

Even though generally doctors do test for GBS you need to understand that treatment has not been shown to improve the outcome.

Giving IV or vaginal antibiotics reduces the number of minor GBS infections but it does not reduce total mortality. It does slightly reduce the number of serious GBS infections BUT it increases the number of anti-biotic resistant infections (such as e coli) so in the end the same number of infants die.
http://www.mothering.com/articles/pregnancy_birth/birth_preparation/group-b.html

I am sorry that you experienced such a horrible tragedy, but honestly I do not believe that your doctor was negligent. Or that different treatment would have changed the outcome. There is of course the chance that antibiotics during labour could have changed the outcome. There is also the chance that the antibiotics could have done more harm than good. Though the doctors should have given you the option of the test they were not truely negligent in their care.

Answer 6

First of all, I am really sorry for your terrible loss, it shouldn't have happended. In the UK it isn't tested for routinely (stupid, I know) but because of that, it can't become anyone's responsibility. This should be changing soon but in the meantime, you can order a test from 0207 307 7373 and they will send it to you then it costs £32 for them to get the results, which they will give you by post and if positive, you can recive intravenous antibiotics, which is all it takes to solve it. You take the test at 34/35 weeks.

Answer 7

Find out if strep b tests are considered to be the standard of care in your area, if the doctors did not follow the standard of care they may have left themselves open to a malpractive lawsuit. When I had my baby 2 months ago, they did a strep test even though I was having a scheduled c-section, and the pediatrician asked me again the morning of my surgery if I'd had the test, so here it is definitely standard. My heart goes out to you, you've been through a lot.

Answer 8

You should have been tested for Strep B...you should have got a shot about 8 hours befoer you delivered. You may want to consult a lawyer about a malpractice suit.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

The best thing that you can do is talk to a lawyer. you could have you a case. But then again you may not. Good luck and I am very sorry for your loss.